Kgodisho Lebea

• Expertise in handling CCMA/Bargaining Council documentation and procedures, including Form 7.11 and 7.14 submissions and condonation applications.
• • Proficient in representing clients across various bargaining councils, including CCMA, MIBCO, and NBCRFLI, for conciliation, arbitration, and in limine hearings.
• • Skilled in the interpretation and enforcement of collective agreements, as well as certifying and rescinding arbitration awards.
• • Strategic in instituting or opposing applications at CCMA and Labour Court, coupled with drafting comprehensive workplace policies and codes of conduct.
• • Trusted advisor providing legal support and guidance on Industrial and Employee Relations, including involvement in recruitment and advocating fair labour practices.
• • Committed to staying abreast of employment law, legislative trends, and best practices in human resources and talent management.
• • Legal ally to HR managers, offering support in disciplinary hearings, employer representation, and retrenchment processes.
• • Conducts thorough investigations into misconduct, delivering detailed reports and facilitating workplace training on labour law compliance.
• • In-depth knowledge of key legislation, including the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and related legal frameworks and best practices.
• Delivered persuasive oral arguments in court hearings, effectively advocating for client positions and achieving desired results
• Developed strong professional relationships with opposing counsel, contributing to more productive negotiations and positive case outcomes
• Mentored junior attorneys, fostering professional development through guidance and support in their legal practice

• Proficient in Personal Injury claims management and resolution.

• Skilled in Litigation with extensive experience in High Court and Magistrates' court appearances.

• Effective in conducting pre-trial conferences, adhering to High Court rules and Judicial case management protocols.

• Adept at drafting and executing legal documents including letters, pleadings, and notices.

• Thorough in Trial preparation, Legal Research, and client Consultations.

• Experienced in Briefing counsel and preparing comprehensive Briefs for Counsel.

• Successful in negotiating and Settling matters before trial.

• Competent in Indexing and Paginating court files for efficient case management.

• Proficient in creating file summaries and maintaining client communication with regular updates.

• Expert in drafting detailed reports for management review.

• Analytical in perusing expert reports and applying contingencies to actuarial calculations.

• Diligent in assessing case merits, conducting Inspections in loco, and providing accurate accountings to clients.

• Negotiated favorable settlements, minimizing litigation costs and time spent in court.

• Personal Injury claim
• Divorce
• Drafting of Pleadings, letters and Affidavits
• Consultation with clients, witnesses and Counsel
• Preparing comprehensive briefs for counsel and Briefing counsel
• Drafting correspondences
• Attending Pre-trail conferences
• Attending judicial case management with council before admission
• Attending judicial pre-trials (court appearance after admission),
• Appearance at Magistrate’s Court
• Attending to settlement negotiations
• Indexing and Paginating Court file
• Routine office administration including proper handling of files and documents, preparing file summaries (merits and Quantum for RAF matters), Drafting reports on file progress
• Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
• Provided legal research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.